Docking apparatus for a portable computer

Details Docking apparatus for a portable computer Docking apparatus for a portable computer

1992-11-17

1994-02-01

Donovan, Lincoln

Electricity: electrical systems and devices

Housing or mounting assemblies with diverse electrical...

For electronic systems and devices

439160, 3123301, H05K 710, G06F 116, H01R 1362

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052837149

ABSTRACT:
The docking apparatus, which is used for a portable computer with a first connector unit, includes a housing, which has a front side, and a second connector unit which is mounted in the housing and which protrudes from the front side. A computer support extends forwardly from the front side and has a top wall which supports the portable computer so that the first connector unit engages the second connector unit. An elongated rod is mounted pivotally in the housing and is disposed parallel to the front side. A lever has a front part, a rear part and an intermediate part disposed between the front and rear parts. The lever is mounted in the computer support and is movable longitudinally between a normal rear position and a front position. A crank is fixed to the elongated rod and engages slidably the lever. A pushing unit is mounted on the elongated rod and protrudes through the front side in order to push the portable computer forward.

REFERENCES:
patent: 5159533 (1992-10-01), Kuang
patent: 5182698 (1993-01-01), Kobayashi et al.
patent: 5209583 (1993-05-01), Lewis et al.

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